Luminous: Conversations On Sacred Arts
Susan Ashbrook Harvey: The Olfactory Imagination
Dec 3, 2021
Susan Ashbrook Harvey, a foremost scholar in Late Antiquity, discusses fragrance in ancient Christianity and the importance of women's voices in Syriac liturgical singing. The podcast explores the transformative power of art and music, fragrance as a spiritual experience, and the significance of women's choirs in the Syriac tradition.
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- The arts engage multiple senses, including the sense of smell, and impact our understanding and appreciation of artistic expressions.
- Susan Ashbrook Harvey's study on fragrance in ancient Christianity reveals the paradox of negative rhetoric towards the body, while emphasizing the significance of fragrances in religious practices.
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The significance of sensory experiences in the arts
The podcast episode discusses the sensory nature of the arts, emphasizing that they are not limited to visual and auditory experiences. It highlights the importance of the sense of smell in the arts and mentions Susan Ashbrook Harvey's academic work on fragrance and the olfactory system. The conversation explores how the arts engage multiple senses and the impact of sensory experiences on our understanding and appreciation of artistic expressions.
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